In Match 11 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, Pakistan Champions (PNC) are set to face off against West Indies Champions (WIC). The encounter promises to be thrilling, with both sides eager to gain crucial momentum in the tournament.
Pakistan Riding High on Confidence
The Pakistan Champions come into this game in strong form. They started their WCL campaign with a narrow five-run win in the opening match and recently secured a dominant 31-run victory over South Africa Champions. Their high spirits, however, come despite missing out on their marquee clash against India Champions, which was called off due to the last-minute withdrawal of some Indian players.
“𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒓𝒉𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒎, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒊𝒔 𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒈𝒂𝒎𝒆,” 𝒔𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒅 𝑯𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒛 𝒂𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂.
PNC will likely field a balanced playing XI featuring the likes of Kamran Akmal, Sharjeel Khan, Shoaib Malik, and Wahab Riaz. Their bowling unit, led by Sohail Tanvir and Rumman Raees, has been delivering consistently under pressure.
Windies Seek Redemption After Australia Setback
The West Indies Champions have had a mixed bag of results so far. Their campaign began in dramatic fashion with a bowl-out loss to South Africa, followed by a hard-fought win over England Champions. However, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Australian side, losing by eight wickets with more than 10 overs remaining.
Led by the ever-charismatic Chris Gayle, the WIC side includes powerful names such as Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, and Sheldon Cottrell. Despite some inconsistent performances, they remain dangerous.
“One big performance is all it takes to turn our campaign around,” said captain Chris Gayle during the pre-match presser.
Players to Watch Out For
- Probable Best Batter – Kieron Pollard:
Although he hasn’t hit peak form yet, Pollard is known for turning games single-handedly. With experience and power, he could be the difference-maker today. - Probable Best Bowler – Shannon Gabriel:Despite a slightly expensive start to the tournament, Gabriel’s pace and bounce make him a serious threat, especially during the powerplay.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Pakistan Champions look like the more settled side with two wins under their belt and a strong bowling attack. If their top order fires, they could edge past the West Indies. However, if Pollard or Gayle explode, it could swing in the Caribbean side’s favor.
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